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FAPP
Polokwane International Airport · Polokwane
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,076 ft / 1,242 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Polokwane International Airport (FAPP), located in Polokwane, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,076 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Polokwane International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAPP / PTG
Municipality
Polokwane
Country
Region
ZA-NP — Limpopo
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,076 ft
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Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,400 ft / 2,560 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 01 (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,612 ft / 2,320 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 38° / 218°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 38° / 218°
RWY 05 (38°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (218°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR TWR
124.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026